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KBH Kb Home PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Kb Home stock stands at 5.21 as of Sep 28, 2023. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $8.96 and the stock price of $46.72 per share. An increase of 37% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 3.8 of the past four quarters.

KBH PE ratio history

How has KBH's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Kb Home has been 11.11. The current 5.21 price-to-earnings ratio is 53% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, KBH's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Nov 2013 quarter at 36.52, with a price of $17.53 and an EPS of $0.48. The Feb 2015 quarter saw the lowest point at 1.37, with a price of $13.95 and an EPS of $10.21.

Average
11.11
Median
10.8
Minimum
1.37
Maximum
36.52

Kb Home PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 795.91% in 2015

Maximum annual decrease: -95.32% in 2014

Year PE ratio Change
2022 3.36 -47.74%
2021 6.43 -40.46%
2020 10.8 -5.1%
2019 11.38 4.02%
2018 10.94 -27.07%
2017 15 16.46%
2016 12.88 -15.93%
2015 15.32 795.91%
2014 1.71 -95.32%
2013 36.52 N/A

KBH average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of KBH for the past years

KBH's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
6.54
5-year avg
7.9
10-year avg
11.11
15-year avg
13.74

KBH PE vs peers

What is KBH's PE ratio compared to its peers

When compared to its peers DHI and LEN, KBH's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than MHO's and HOV's. Kb Home's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 7.26.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
HOV Hovnanian Enterprises Inc 4.42 $625.32M
MHO M/I Homes Inc 4.85 $2.36B
KBH Kb Home 5.2 $3.75B
PHM Pultegroup Inc 6.17 $16.38B
MDC Mdc Holdings Inc 7.56 $3.1B
DHI Horton D R Inc 7.65 $36.65B
LEN Lennar Corp 7.73 $32.59B
NVR Nvr Inc 12.14 $19.73B

Frequently asked questions

What is Kb Home's PE ratio?

As of Sep 28, 2023, KBH stock has a price to earnings ratio of 5.21.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Kb Home (KBH)?

As an average over the last 3 years, KBH stock has a PE ratio of 6.54.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Kb Home (KBH)?

As an average over the last 5 years, KBH stock has a PE ratio of 7.9.

What is the highest PE ratio for KBH?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 36.52 in the Nov 2013 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for KBH compare to its historical average?

The current PE ratio of KBH is 53% lower than the 10-year historical average.

Why is Kb Home's PE ratio so low?

KBH's PE ratio of 5.21 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.

How is KBH's PE ratio calculated (Kb Home PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Sep 28, 2023), Kb Home's share price is $46.72. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending May 2023 is $8.96. Therefore, Kb Home's price to earnings ratio for today is 5.21. PE RATIO(5.21) = STOCK PRICE($46.72) / TTM EPS($8.96)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.